Meaning & use
ophthalmic
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Relating to the eye and its diseases or treatment.
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She visited an ophthalmic surgeon to discuss her cataract operation.
The pharmacy stocks a range of ophthalmic solutions for dry eyes.
A note on using this word
Ophthalmic is often confused with "ophthalmologist" (an eye doctor) and "optometrist" (who examines vision and prescribes glasses); the adjective itself simply means "related to the eye."
Words with a similar meaning
ocular
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